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Photograph of the bark of the Common Witch Hazel en ( Hamamelis virginiana en ). Photo taken at the Mt. Cuba Center where it was identified. Camera and Exposure Details: Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8700 Lens: Nikon Zoom Nikkor ED 8.9-71.2mm 1:2.8

Photo: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ) (CC BY-SA 2.5), via Wikimedia Commons

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American Witchhazel

Hamamelis virginiana

American Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. It reaches roughly 20 ft at maturity and blooms in fall. Match it to full sun to part shade and water on a normal schedule until it is established. One caveat: like any plant, its published range is a guideline, not a guarantee, for the specific microclimate of your yard. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.

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Hardiness range

A hardiness zone is not on file for this plant yet, and a ZIP-level fit check is not available for it.

How it does in your yard

HabitNot recorded
Hardiness zoneNot recorded
Mature heightAbout 20 ft
Watermoderate
Bloom periodFall
Native to the USNot recorded
Toxicitynone

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Questions

Is American Witchhazel native to the United States?

USDA PLANTS data does not record American Witchhazel as native to the United States.

What USDA hardiness zone does American Witchhazel need?

A minimum hardiness zone is not on file for American Witchhazel yet.